1. Papua New Guinea Region
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Papua New Guinea Region, on February 21, 2026, at 06:18:41 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 10.0 km, according to seismic data.
At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as overcast clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 30°C.
The epicenter was located in Papua New Guinea, a Oceania country covering approximately 462,840 square kilometers and home to more than 11.8 million people. The capital city is Port Moresby.
Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.
2. Central Chile
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Central Chile, on February 21, 2026, at 07:47:36 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 93.0 km, according to seismic data.
At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as clear sky, with an ambient temperature of around 17°C.
The epicenter was located in Chile, a Americas country covering approximately 756,102 square kilometers and home to more than 20.2 million people. The capital city is Santiago.
Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.
3. 82 Km Nnw Of Lae, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near 82 Km Nnw Of Lae, Papua New Guinea, on February 21, 2026, at 05:03:45 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 54.5 km, according to seismic data.
At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as overcast clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 16°C.
The epicenter was located in Papua New Guinea, a Oceania country covering approximately 462,840 square kilometers and home to more than 11.8 million people. The capital city is Port Moresby.
Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.
4. 2 Km Nw Montecorice (sa)
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near 2 Km Nw Montecorice (sa), on February 21, 2026, at 00:28:44 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 319.1 km, according to seismic data.
At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as broken clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 8°C.
The epicenter was located in Italy, a Europe country covering approximately 301,336 square kilometers and home to more than 58.9 million people. The capital city is Rome.
Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.
5. 4 Km Se From Megalo Chorio
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near 4 Km Se From Megalo Chorio, on February 21, 2026, at 03:38:37 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 8.8 km, according to seismic data.
At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as scattered clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 2°C.
The epicenter was located in Greece, a Europe country covering approximately 131,990 square kilometers and home to more than 10.4 million people. The capital city is Athens.
Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.
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